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Compliance Directive
Directive Number: 6-03
Effective Date: February 10, 2003
Subject:
Firefighter, EMS, Law Enforcement required training interchange
Purpose: There are several training programs required by the Bureau of Labor Standards, either at the time of hire or as an annual refresher. The employer certifies that the employee has had the training and is competent.
In some instances the employee may have received this training at another facility or by another employer. This training would be acceptable for transfer from one employer to the other, if the following requirements were met:
- The employee can provide a record of the training.
- The employee can demonstrate competence in the subject matter.
- The employee understands the specific employer policies and/or procedures, and site-specific hazards.
- New employer has received proof of and accepted prior employee training, as it meets the appropriate standards, and a statement be put into the employee’s training record.
Bureau of Labor Standards required training consists of:
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Level – Minimum
- Hazardous Communications
- *Bloodborne Pathogens
- *Use of Fire Extinguishers
- Training to duties the employee is expected to perform including Personal Protective Equipment
- *Respiratory Protection Procedure
Required annual refresher:
- Hazardous Materials-Awareness, Operation, or Technician level
- *Bloodborne Pathogens
- *Use of Fire Extinguishers
- *Use of SCBA’s
*If you are expected to perform these duties.
